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Mining Engineer

Canadian Naturalabout 22 hours ago
Fort McMurray, AB
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonuses
Stock options and company matched savings plan
100% employer paid health, dental, vision

About the role

The Opportunity:

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

Make your mark while you grow your career! Are you passionate about Engineering in a world class mining facility? We are currently looking for a Mining Engineer to join the Albian Tailings Engineering team. In this role, you will be given the opportunity to showcase your expertise by supporting the evaluation, development, and execution of mine and tailings plans through collaboration with Canadian Natural Tailings Operations, Process Engineering, Maintenance and Mine Technical Services groups.

  • Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta – Albian Oil Sands
  • Shift schedule: 4 x 3, 10-hour shifts (Monday - Thursday)
  • Safety sensitive position: Yes
  • Application deadline: June 4, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

  • Develop and maintain tailings plans and schedules, evaluating performance to identify gaps and risks, and providing timely, practical recommendations to support decision-making and plan adjustments
  • Collaborate with Tailings Operations, Mine Planning, Geotechnical, and Process teams to integrate constraints, optimize plans, and ensure alignment across disciplines
  • Monitor tailings water quality and system trends, developing daily and near-term plans that maximize recycle water use in the plant while minimizing reliance on environmental water inputs
  • Translate technical data and model outputs into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders, supporting effective communication of plans, risks, and changes
  • Support regulatory and internal stewardship requirements by ensuring plans are consistent with approvals, commitments, and operating envelopes
  • Participate in field walkdowns and analyze as-built and operating data to validate assumptions, resolve discrepancies, and improve plan accuracy
  • Identify and support development of improvement opportunities and projects, including scope definition and input into short- and mid-range planning horizons

What You Bring to the Role:

  • Degree in Mining Engineering
  • Registered with APEGA, or eligible to register
  • Previous experience in oil sands mining preferred
  • Experience with tailings planning software; Maptek Vulcan, and Minebridge Muk3D
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
  • 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
  • May be eligible for additional premiums
  • Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
  • First class camp facilities
  • Health & Wellness Spending Account
  • Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!

About Canadian Natural

Oil and Gas